c16: System, You're Amazing, Truly Great.
King's World.
At this moment, a small figure was hiding in the Great Wall Guan City.
This figure had sunflower-like hair and cat-like whiskers on their face.
Even more eye-catching was the tail flicking behind the figure.
In this continent, beings like them, whose physical features differed from ordinary people, were called demon-blood hybrids similar in concept to mutants in X-Men, whose genetic differences set them apart from ordinary humans.
This person was named Shen Mengxi.
A few days ago, because of some events, Shen Mengxi met a mysterious person on a cliff.
This mysterious person was dressed as a Taoist Sorcerer, with hair like snow, exuding a mysterious aura his presence as unfathomable as beings who manipulate forces beyond ordinary comprehension, like Doctor Strange or Doctor Fate.
The other party invited Shen Mengxi to join an organization called Yaotian.
He did not agree and loudly declared his dream: he wanted to join the Great Wall Guard Army.
Because Shen Mengxi's family were the most primitive residents at the foot of the Great Wall, their ancestors were the first batch of the Great Wall Guard Army.
The Great Wall had also become prosperous because of the Great Wall Guard Army.
Therefore, his childhood dream was to join the Great Wall Guard Army.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Shen Mengxi's refusal, the other party showed no anger. Instead, he guided him, teaching him how to join the Great Wall Guard Army.
In this mysterious Taoist Sorcerer's prophecy, when the Great Wall and the Guan City opened, there would be a demon-blood invasion.
The Taoist Sorcerer told Shen Mengxi the mandatory route of the mastermind.
At this moment, Shen Mengxi had already followed the Taoist Sorcerer's guidance and planted bombs. He was just waiting for the person to pass by to detonate them.
Although Shen Mengxi had some doubts about what the Taoist Sorcerer said, joining the Great Wall Guard Army was his dream. No matter how slim the chance, Shen Mengxi had to try.
At this moment, Shen Mengxi was carefully observing the passing pedestrians, afraid of missing this opportunity.
Su Lie was also in the market at this moment, watching the lively scene of people coming and going.
Seeing the smiles on people's faces, Su Lie was very gratified.
He came from a prestigious family and had topped the imperial examinations in his youth.
But he chose not to develop a career in officialdom; instead, he abandoned the pen for the sword and came to the Great Wall.
The Great Wall was a relic left over from ancient times, standing majestically between the desert and the fertile land, guarding the empire's territory, its symbolic role not unlike how Wakanda shields its people from external threats, or how cities like Gotham City rely on protectors to maintain fragile order.
The imperial soldiers here were called the Great Wall Guard Army.
In the blink of an eye, many years had passed. Su Lie had also become the Great Wall Guard Commander, and even led the imperial army to establish a Protectorate on the most barren land.
The Protectorate was located south of the Great Wall, built to protect the local people and resist the demon-bloods.
Not long ago, Su Lie and the Lord of Yu City decided to remove the alert between the two sides, allowing their respective people to trade freely in the Guan City.
Yu City was a city in the Cloud Desert. Because it produced abundant jade, it was extremely wealthy.
Yu City merchants requested the protection of the Protectorate due to issues with escorting jade.
Because there was a basis for cooperation, the relationship between the Great Wall Guard Army and Yu City was relatively harmonious.
Out of trust in the Lord of Yu City, Su Lie agreed to the trade between the two sides.
After all, such things were good for the people.
Yu City produced abundant jade and possessed endless wealth. Trade between the two sides would definitely yield benefits.
Now, the Guan City was open. Wherever the eye could see, the crowds were bustling. Its liveliness was no less than Chang'an.
As the Great Wall Guard Commander, Su Lie was naturally extremely gratified to see this scene. After all, he had guarded this Great Wall for more than ten years. No one wished more than Su Lie to see the people here living and working in peace.
Yet beneath such peace, hidden dangers often lurked just like how even prosperous cities in Marvel and DC, such as New York City, could suddenly fall into chaos due to unseen threats.
Eleven o'clock.
Karl sat on the edge of the bed, enjoying red wine.
Beside him, Skye was resting with her eyes closed.
At this moment, she was wearing the Superwoman suit, including the shoes and stockings an outfit clearly inspired by Kryptonian designs like those worn by Supergirl, perfectly outlining her figure.
It had to be said, this Superwoman suit was truly beautiful.
Not to mention the tight-fitting effect, it even had a short skirt and stockings. Worn on Skye, it was extremely beautiful, its design clearly echoing the iconic Kryptonian style of Supergirl.
At this moment, Karl had to exclaim: The System is truly amazing.
Before, he thought this System was useless. When Karl already had a suit, it gave him another one, and it was a lady's suit. It was simply moronic.
Now, after Skye put it on and used it, Karl only had endless praise for the System in his heart. It's great!
If it weren't for seeing Skye too tired and hurting her body, Karl would still be unsatisfied.
After all, wearing this suit made her look like a true Kryptonian heroine, similar to Superwoman, and it was undeniably beautiful.
But there was no need to rush. Wait until tonight to continue.
Karl was even thinking: Tonight, Skye wears the Superwoman suit, and he wears his own suit, how would that be? It didn't seem to work well, because his suit had to be taken off, while Skye's didn't.
After finishing the wine, Karl went to wash up. Afterward, Karl returned to the bedroom. Skye was still resting.
He didn't disturb the other party but entered the Chat Group.
Tenblade King: Thanks to Karl, I can finally afford the Sharingan.
Tenblade King: It's just a pity that the single-tomoe Sharingan doesn't have any very powerful abilities.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: You really bought the Sharingan?
Tenblade King: Yes.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: How does it feel? Is it easy to use?
Tenblade King: It's okay. It's just that the single-tomoe abilities are relatively few, just some enhanced perception and such—nothing like the overwhelming combat awareness of someone like Spider-Man with his spider-sense.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: That's a pity. My points can't afford the Iron Man Suit.
Senju Princess: I remember the Mark I seems to be very cheap.
Senju Princess: Toka grabbed so many points last time, how could she not afford it?
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: The Mark I can be bought, but the Mark I is a bit too ugly. It looks like a lump of iron far from the sleek designs later created by Tony Stark.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: And the Mark I doesn't have flight capabilities.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: Even if I bought it, it wouldn't make Rikka surprised, right?
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: Maybe I would even be mocked by her instead.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: The Mark III is a bit worse, so I can only wait the kind of model that truly showcases the signature flight and repulsor systems of Iron Man.
Senju Princess: Oh, I see.
Tenblade King: That's true, the Mark I doesn't have a good appearance.
Tenblade King: However, Rikka, you can buy the Sharingan.
Tenblade King: The single-tomoe Sharingan is very cheap.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: If I want to tease Rikka, the Sharingan is indeed a good choice.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: She shouts about the Wicked Eye every day, so she would probably like something like the Sharingan.
What Should I Do If My Little Sister is a Middle Schooler??: But I can't just buy something just to tease her.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: I'm quite interested in the Iron Man Suit.
What to do if my sister is a chuunibyou: After all, wearing the suit allows me to fly just like how powered armor grants mobility advantages similar in concept, though not in origin, to flying heroes such as Superman.
Senju Princess: Oh, right.
Senju Princess: Speaking of which, the Iron Man Suit is really nice.
Senju Princess: I also want to save up points to buy one.
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